Item 342 - Apollo 11 Catalog 429 (May 2014)

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Description

Flown hatch plug, flown on board the Columbia during the Apollo 11 mission. Plug measures .75″ long, and is housed in a small plastic pouch stapled to an 8 x 4.5 card which bears a statement of authenticity signed by Dick Williamson, which reads, in part: “I certify this hatch plug was flown on the Apollo 11 first moon landing mission. This hatch plug is one of several that were removed…after Columbia was recovered.” Card is also signed in blue ink by Buzz Aldrin. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.